Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP.
IGNITION SWITCH ON
OFF 
ON
Throttle Lock
Button
Figure 13
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. See Figure 13.
2.Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle” position as follows:
a.Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handgrip on the shaft tube.
b.Depress and hold the throttle lock button.
c.While depressing the throttle lock button, release the throttle lever. See Figure 13.
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Return | Bulb |
Tube |
|
Figure 14
3.Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
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Choke
Lever
Make sure the
cutting head
is clear of
obstructions!
Figure 16
5.While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine. See Figure 16.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
CAUTION!
Pulling the starter rope to the end of its travel can damage the recoil starter.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment will rotate when the engine is started!
IMPORTANT!
Repeated cranking of the engine with the choke CLOSED will lead to engine flood- ing. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, move the choke lever to the OPEN position and continue cranking.
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Choke
Lever
Figure 17
6. | When the engine first fires, gradually |
| return the choke to the OPEN position |
| (if you have not already done so). See |
| Figure 17. |
7. | When the engine starts and is running, |
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
Starting a Warm Engine.
Starting a warm engine involves all the same steps as starting a cold engine,
EXCEPT:
The choke lever should be in the OPEN position.
If the engine does not start, follow the cold starting procedure.
When the Engine Starts...
After the engine starts, disengage the throttle lock and allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the machine.
After the engine is warm, pick up the machine and clip on the harness.
Advancing the throttle makes the cut- ting attachment turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turning. If the cutting attachment continues to rotate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see page 10).
If the Engine Fails to Start.
Remove the spark plug.
Clear excess fuel from the cylinder by cranking the engine several times with the spark plug removed.
Replace and firmly tighten the spark plug.
Follow the instructions for Starting a Warm Engine.
Stopping the Engine
IGNITION SWITCH OFF
OFF
Figure 15
return the engine to idle by tapping the |
throttle lever to release the throttle lock. |
Figure 18
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4.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi- tion if the engine is cold. See Figure 15.
Idle the engine briefly, then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (engine OFF) position. See Figure 18.